Electronic Engineer – Supplier Optimization
Emerson
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Nilai • 🇲🇾 Malaysia
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Mid-LevelSenior
Tech Stack
Assembly
About the role
- Collaborate with suppliers to develop cost-effective and technically optimized manufacturing solutions for electronic assemblies and products.
- Evaluate supplier capabilities and performance, focusing on SMT, PCBA, testing, and assembly processes.
- Lead improvement initiatives with suppliers to enhance quality, throughput, and cost competitiveness.
- Partner with Commodity Managers to align supplier capabilities with long-term business needs.
- Identify, evaluate, and qualify electronic contract manufacturers (ECMs) to ensure a diverse and competitive supply base.
- Conduct supplier audits and technical capability assessments to verify readiness.
- Support supplier negotiations and drive effective problem-solving.
- Work with Engineering to ensure product designs align with supplier manufacturing processes and capabilities.
- Lead DFM/DFX reviews with suppliers and provide feedback to Engineering to improve manufacturability and reduce cost.
- Support should-cost and cost breakdown analyses for electronic components and assemblies.
- Provide technical guidance to suppliers during prototype, pilot, and mass production phases.
- Support supplier process documentation including PFMEA, control plan, and build readiness verification.
- Troubleshoot supplier process issues and coordinate root-cause resolution during new product development (NPD) builds.
- Participate in engineering builds to validate supplier readiness and cost targets.
- Work closely with Engineering, Site Operations, Commodity Managers, and Supply Chain Analysts (NPI/NPD) to integrate supplier insights into sourcing and design decisions.
- Support project schedules, BOM cost tracking, and supplier performance reporting.
- Provide regular updates and technical recommendations to cross-functional teams.
- Collaborate to identify and implement cost reduction opportunities.
- Identify and implement process optimization, automation, and lean manufacturing improvements with suppliers.
- Stay updated on industry trends and emerging electronics manufacturing technologies.
- Perform cost breakdown analysis and identify cost-saving initiatives.
- Analyze market trends, cost drivers, and supplier performance for continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electronics Engineering, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in ECM/EMS, PCBA, or manufacturing-related functions such as Design, Manufacturing, or Component Engineering.
- Strong analytical and quantitative abilities with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.
- Experience in cost accounting, BOM management, and supplier process control.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across global teams.
- Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits plans
- Variety of medical insurance plans
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee resource groups
- Recognition programs
- Flexible time off plans
- Paid parental leave (maternal and paternal)
- Vacation and holiday leave
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
SMTPCBADFMDFXcost accountingBOM managementprocess controldata visualizationanalytical skillsquantitative abilities
Soft skills
communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailtime managementleadershipcross-functional teamworknegotiationtechnical guidanceprocess optimization